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TimF

Up. What else am I going to do? I’m spending discretionary income on nothing else at this point. Two vacations cancelled. Might as well eat and drink well.

TimF

In for six once again. I think 2006 was my first year. Not sure if I’ve ever opened one that I bought off the list. Maybe this year...

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We should schedule an Open a Tercero bottle night in the next couple of weeks.

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Would like a bottle of each for my kids’ birth years.

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TimF wrote: ↑
February 18th, 2020, 6:39 pm
Irony is the opposite of wrinkly.

Crickets

TimF

Irony is the opposite of wrinkly.

TimF

These are not bottles people will easily part with. Best bet is probably an auction. Prices have shot up lately unfortunately. Ten years ago I was buying great vintages for under $100.

TimF

We went thru a 8 oz bag of sodium citrate 11g at a time and my son does not love the MC "silky Mac and cheese" For me, it really depends on the cheese mix. Just made the SE SV chicken wings and they were great, and I'll make them again. I think I posted on your FB pic that you inspired me to cook m...

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I just made the modernist Mac and cheese. I followed the recipe as exactly as I could, weighing everything in grams. Out of the four of us we all agreed that the amount of noodles should be increased. I felt 50% more, my wife thought I should double them. My wife really didn’t like it as she felt t...

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Has anyone sourced fish from the Wild Alaskan Company? I’m wondering what people think of the cost and quality.

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Brian G r a f s t r o m wrote: ↑
January 13th, 2020, 2:43 pm
In the area, I strongly recommend Peake Ranch Winery.

That looks perfect. Will drive there from SBA then hit Tercero after. I get bored/tired when doing more than two tastings in a day. Any recommendations for maybe an hour long hike/walk in the area before dinner?

TimF

I'm working Tue-Fri in Santa Barbara next week. Flying in around noon on Monday so I'm planning to get a couple of tastings in the afternoon. What's the one spot in Los Olivos I shouldn't miss (beside Tercero)? It's been over 10 years since I've been in the area and I'm feeling somewhat nostalgic so...

TimF

I grew up with ketchup on my dogs. I did really like mustard and sauerkraut on my dogs but those weren’t offered very often. I moved to the Midwest and was skeptical of the Chicago dog. I love it. Haven’t had ketchup on a dog since. I still do like the occasional sauerkraut dog. Chicago dog at a pla...

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Victor Hong wrote: ↑
December 25th, 2019, 6:23 am
Italian espresso coffee.

That would not originate in Italy, would it?

TimF

What kind of cinnamon do you use? I notice a huge difference when I use high quality Mexican cinnamon in my corned beef brine.

TimF

If you want to drive out to Villa Park you can get all you want at Supreme Lobster. I think many/most butchers around here use them. I like the place but it's a haul for me so I rarely go.

https://www.supremelobster.com/

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Is there any place I could buy it and have it shipped to IL?

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TimF wrote: ↑
November 13th, 2018, 1:54 pm
Would like to grab a couple bottles. I think it's available in the Philly/VA area. Willing to trade (local Chicago brews) or pay.

2019 bump.

TimF

Another anti-milk vote here. I vastly prefer making an omelette. Adding fresh herbs and cheese makes it one of my favorite things to eat.

TimF

I guess. No luck on my phone via wifi or cell. No luck on my work vpn. Weird.

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Nice -- these two just arrived via FedEx.

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Anyone else have a problem getting to Winebid's website? I get some error now "Because this site uses HTTP Strict Transport Security, you can’t continue to this site at this time."

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MBerto wrote: ↑
November 1st, 2019, 9:55 am
No foie in NYC, SF - Minneapolis new foodie capital of the US? Discuss.

Best steak I’ve ever eaten was at Manny’s in Minneapolis.

TimF

On a serious note, I don't find much difference between a stopper overnight in fridge and an open bottle in fridge overnight if drank the next evening unless it's something really aged. This. I was sick of hearing the old wives tale about sticking the end of the spoon keeping it fresh overnight so ...

TimF

It would still be good with no sauce. Do yourself a favor and make some ginger scallion sauce for yourself.

TimF

What is the difference between an air fryer and a convection oven?

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I’ve been get frantic emails from my supplier. Chicago ban didn’t stick. Is it still illegal in CA?

TimF

I was helping my mom cook when I was very young. I was so small that I would sit on the counter. I’d help measure things. It’s possible that’s my earliest memory. I started making eggs by myself when I was five or six. Cookies shortly after that.

TimF

Andrew, So much here to consider. Kind of overwhelming. I think you could literally do a 3-4 week tour of Texas alone. Especially when you start factoring in environmental factors for lack of a better term. For instance, let's take Franklin's and Snow's. One in Austin, one not far from Austin. Both...

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I did a week in Texas with my family in March with the main purpose to eat BBQ. There’s a thread somewhere around here with lots of info. After a week I was ready for detox so maybe keep that in mind. I’d say the must-visit places for me would be 1) Snows (best ribs in my life) 2) Franklin (best bri...

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When I was first getting into wine I was very open to trying anything. I bought a bottle of Pinot Noir from Romania. Horrific. The folks saying Meomi make me chuckle. That’s a walk in the park in comparison.

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Adam Frisch wrote: ↑
July 19th, 2019, 6:15 pm
Pinotage has come up twice now. What's so bad with it? Never tried any even when I was there.

I’ve never had one that I disliked.

TimF

My wife had a machine that died several years ago and we haven't replaced it yet. It was nice to wake up to fresh bread in the morning. I'm curious if anyone has experience with the Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA?

TimF

Greg the website for Osteria Acquacheta mentions The Tavern rules but then doesn't show any. Looks like one glass for water and wine and you sit at communal tables. Also looks like you can bring wine. The reviews look great. Did you try the Bistecca ? Tuscany & Umbria (Florence unless indicated) Hi...

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Let me tack on an additional request. We're heading out to Phoenix (Gilbert to be exact) for my in-laws 50th anniversary. They are not drinkers at all. My FIL enjoys steak so it doesn't have to be a steakhouse but could be. There's no other family in town so it will just be 6 of us (I've got a 15 an...

TimF

Yes. Only a short 75 minute drive from Ridge. Worth considering, it that makes any logistical sense. I do have the whole day to burn. Is this a case where Google maps significantly understates the drive time? I haven't been up in those hills in about 10 years. IIRC, the last time I think I was equi...

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I second Mr. Kolin’s recommendation. Once you have homemade corned beef, you can’t go back. Homemade mustard on top of that is “last meal” worthy.

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Thanks, Wes. I appreciate the info.

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I’m visiting Ridge on 9/14. Would like to do another tasting somewhat close. I’ll be staying in Redwood Shores or nearby there. Mount Eden appears to be booked that day. Thanks!

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I will have to do a side by side comparison.

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I’m heading there for a conference next month. Does Swan Oyster still have a line out the door? I absolutely loved that place when I went in 2012.

TimF

+2 Roscioli. And totally agree with Richard's advice on pasta, ham and salumi and vino - and nothing else. But the recommended things they do very, very well. FWIW, we've always loved every guide we've had with Context Travel. It sounds like you have some tours locked in, but if any of the Context ...

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Had this at Enoteca Pitti a couple of days ago. It was delightful at 80e. They kind of tried talking me out of having an old Chianti but once they saw I really appreciated it the wall came down. The server asked, “so which one of you was born in 1974?”. So much fun. This trip has been amazing. In Si...

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Just had dinner at Osteria Acquacheta tonight. That place and this town are ridiculously charming. You go to Rome and thinks it’s charming, then you come here... Mama Mia...

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Homemade. I’ve never tasted any store bought that comes close. What's your recipe? flirtysmile I make it the caraway mustard from the Ruhlman and Polcyn Chacuterie book. It’s very good but I’m convinced there is an error. Either that or they use enormous chicken eggs. I have to double the egg yolks...

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Got a reservation for next Thursday in the Roscioli Salumeria wine cellar. Thanks!

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Peking Duck

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There are “a few” German restaurants left in Chicago? I usually go to Milwaukee or the Bavarian Lodge in Lisle.

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Mark Golodetz wrote: ↑
June 8th, 2019, 6:15 pm
Basically averaging bottle prices and ignoring consumption. A bottle of Romanee Conti has huge impact on pricing, while a high consumption wine like Yellowtail has mathematically very little.

And Yellowtail probably sells more wine in the US than France.

TimF

Homemade. I’ve never tasted any store bought that comes close.

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